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Asia Hotel Apt. 824 - Beijing
Asia Hotel Apt. 824

This is the apartment that was my home for two and a half years when I got seconded in Beijing. I miss it. I miss ordering dinner from Annie's. I miss my Asia and Away subscription. I miss going to the hairdresser even if we can't understand each other. Heck, I even miss the "wak-tu" sound that Beijingers make when they spit (gross!). I miss Beijing.

Bronze vat at Forbidden City - Beijing

Bronze vat at Forbidden City

I was priviledged to be in Beijing at a time when physical changes are happening in thick and fast. The hutongs next door are being torn down to give way to new shopping malls or hotels, the preparations for the Olympics, the arrival of commercial Christmas...

Forbidden City gate - Beijing

Forbidden City gate

I've listed in the 'Things To Do' some of my most unforgettable memories of Beijing...

  • Last visit to Beijing: Mar 2006
  • Intro Updated Aug 23, 2006
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    i-s-a's Profile Photo
    Aug 16, 2006 at 10:23 PM

    I love every inch of your Beijing Page. Hope you'll share more experiences here. Dreaming of the China trip in 2007. Happy travels!

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    nepalgoods's Profile Photo
    Jul 22, 2006 at 9:36 AM

    Great start with an extraordinary page of my beloved Beijing! I understand you soo much! I miss Beijing, too!

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